Crisis Resources
Child Abuse
Los Angles County Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 540-4000 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) www.childhelp.org
Domestic Violence
Southern California Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 978-3600 National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) www.ndvh.org
Elder Abuse
Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Hotline: (877) 477-3646 National Center on Elder Abuse: (800) 677-1116 www.ncea.aoa.gov
Safe Haven in California
California Law allows mothers to relinquish all of their parental rights by giving up their baby with no legal consequences for up to 72 hours following the baby’s birth. The baby may be turned in to the staff at a hospital emergency room or a fire station.
Safe Haven Hotline: (877) 725-5111 (calls may be made anonymously)
Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) www.rainn.org
Suicide
National Suicide Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) 911 or local police if you or someone you know is in imminent danger www.suicidehotlines.com
Teen Crisis Hotlines
California Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200 www.calyouth.org
GLBT Youth Support Line: 800-850-8078
General Resources
The American Art Therapy Association
For information and resources related to art therapy.
Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
Help Guide
A nonprofit resource offering articles & information on topics including mental and emotional health, parenting and family support, healthy living, and aging.
Kids In The House
Parenting Resource
Los Angeles Mental Health and Social Services
To locate resources such as: mental health clinics, hospitals, domestic violence shelters, AA meetings, drug rehabilitation facilities, parenting classes.
Los Angeles County Information Hotline: (800) 339-6993 www.healthycity.org
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